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Indiana·RV has introduced the AVT2037 JAPAN travel trailer, designed for Japanese roads and parking spaces. The model weighs under 750 kg, so no special towing license is required. Its price and size are positioned as 'just right' amid rising motorhome costs.
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Indiana·RV has introduced the AVT2037 JAPAN travel trailer, designed for Japanese roads and parking spaces. The model weighs under 750 kg, so no speci...
Indiana·RV has introduced the AVT2037 JAPAN travel trailer, designed for Japanese roads and parking spaces. The model weighs under 750 kg, so no special towing license is required. Its price and size are positioned as 'just right' amid rising motorhome costs.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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$1.03 /l
JPY169.22 · €0.91/l
28 of 140
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JPY175.39 · €0.94/l
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The Japan Camping Car Show 2026 featured compact travel trailers that can be towed without a special driving license. The main requirement is that the trailer's gross vehicle weight remains under 750 kg. Some models are light enough to be towed by standard passenger cars, offering a more affordable alternative to motorhomes.
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Indiana RV has launched the AVT2037 travel trailer, custom-built by South Korea's AIRVVAN. Weighing 745 kg, it can be towed with a standard driver's license in Japan. The interior measures 2000 mm wide and 3700 mm long. It features a dinette that converts into a bed, a fixed double bed, a kitchen, a wet bathroom, a 100 Ah battery, and cassette gas supply. Price starts at 3,333,000 yen.
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